Diagnosis

grandme · ‎11-08-2011

My doctor sent me to a pulmonoary doctor because my ct scan still not clear from pneumonia from March. He coldly said I have lung fibrosis and 3-5 provided I haven't had for years. Quite a shock. Anyone familiar with this. No cure. Thanks for listening

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@grandme wrote:
My doctor sent me to a pulmonoary doctor because my ct scan still not clear from pneumonia from March. He coldly said I have lung fibrosis and 3-5 provided I haven't had for years. Quite a shock. Anyone familiar with this. No cure. Thanks for listening

@grandme

That must have been shocking to you, so sorry you are going through this. And what sounds like not a caring doctor.

What is the 3 - 5 mean?

grandme · ‎11-08-2011

Years

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

Sorry to hear of your illness. I don't have the same thing, but I have COPD-also no cure.

1Snickers · ‎03-19-2016

@grandme

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Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

A very shocking diagnosis from a doctor with no bedside manner, I would seek the opinion of a different doctor.

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

@grandme how upsetting! You might consider getting a second opinion. My mother had pulmonary fibrosis. It was localized to one main part of one lung, and they removed that part--about a third of one lung. It never affected her, and she lived to the ripe old age of 93 dying from old age.

Bookplate · ‎08-19-2011

Sorry to hear this; plus your pulmonologist sounds like a d**k. Can you consult another specialist? Even if the diagnosis is the same you may have a more informed and sympathetic dialogue with them.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

IMO, MRI discoveries are oftentimes a shock. You aren't alone in that, I had a surprise diagnosis this year too. Try to remain calm and positive. Be glad it was found now and take control of your own health by finding a better doctor to work with and do whatever is needed to get it taken care of.